angiodysplasia
noun
an·gio·dys·pla·sia
ˌan-jē-ō-dis-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
: an abnormal condition of blood vessels of the gastrointestinal tract and especially the intestine in which vessels are thin, fragile, and enlarged
Note: Angiodysplasia is often asymptomatic but intestinal bleeding may occur.
Angiodysplasia accounts for 70% of all cases of obscure GI bleeding in the elderly.—Karen Krok, in Complicated Cases in GI
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“Angiodysplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/angiodysplasia. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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